Best iPod Touch Speakers – April 2010

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Looking for a speaker system for your iPod Touch? As Apple’s hit music player continues to sell, accessory manufacturers are producing an ever-wider variety of iPod Touch and iPhone compatible speakers. Some of the best:

$0-50 iPod Speaker

Cyber Acoustics Portable iPod Speaker

Cyber Acoustics is not a well known name, but it has produced one of the best selling, inexpensive iPod docks around. This ~$40 speaker system has been a best seller for many months. It features great sound for its small size, is able to function with batteries or an AC adapter, and a nice carrying case is included free of charge. Although you may not be familiar with the Cyber Acoustics brand – the over 230 reviews at Amazon are hard to overlook.

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$50-150 iPod Speaker

Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2

Logitech’s Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 is an update to the very popular Pure-Fi range. This compact system uses four speakers to create high quality sound from a small package. It includes a built in rechargeable battery – saving you money on batteries, and providing 10 hours of playback time. An AC adapter is included as well for listening at home and recharging the battery. Additional features include a convenient remote control, and the ability to recharge your iPod or iPhone so it does not run out of power. These speakers did not make our last best-of list – but a price drop bringing the system under $100 makes it a clear favorite in this price bracket.

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$150+ iPod Speaker

Bose Sounddock 10

Bose’s Sounddock 10 absolutely sets the standard for iPod and iPhone compatible speaker systems. The system features Bose’s signature, expansive, bass filled sound in a stylish package. It includes all the best features, such as an auxiliary audio input, the ability to output video from your iPod to your TV, and a remote that can control all the critical functions of both the system itself and your iPod. To really put things over the top, Bose has also included Bluetooth on its Sounddock 10, allowing your stereo-bluetooth compatible phone to transmit sound without wires.

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iPod Compatible Clock Radio

Philips DC 315/37 iPod & iPhone Clock Radio

The Philips DC 315/37 is a very attractive, LED based clock radio for the iPod and iPhone. It’s a very functional alarm clock – featuring dual alarms and gradually increasing volume allowing you to gradually wake to the music of your choice. In addition, it’s a fantastic speaker system, featuring great sound, the ability to charge your iPod or iPhone, an FM tuner, and an auxiliary audio in. It’s a popular system at a great price.

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Best iPod Touch Speakers – Christmas 2009

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For yet another year, Apple’s iPod is expected to be one of the hottest holiday gifts. If you want to listen to your iPod without headphones, you’ll need a set of speakers. Here are our picks for the best, by category:

$0-50 iPod Speaker

Cyber Acoustics Portable iPod Speaker

Cyber Acoustics has produced a sweet little system in this small iPod Touch compatible dock. It has impressive sound for its size, can run on batteries or an AC adapter, and includes a convenient carrying pouch. You may not have heard of Cyber Acoustics, but the 180+ customer reviews on Amazon are very reassuring.

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$50-150 iPod Speaker

Altec Lansing inMotion iMT620

Altec Lansing’s iMT620 is one of the newest in their popular inMotion speaker line. It is designed for compatibility with both the iPod Touch and iPhone, including shielding so the iPhone’s radio does not produce interference. The system features excellent sound, a remote control, a built in rechargeable battery, and an AM/FM tuner, making it an excellent value in this price range.

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$150+ iPod Speaker

Bose Sounddock Series II

Bose, as one of the first companies to produce iPod speakers, is rightly famous for their high-end sound and style. This system continues that tradition, with new styling and compatibility with both the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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iPod Compatible Clock Radio

Sony ICFCD3IP CD Clock Radio

Sony created a unique design for their iPod compatible clock radio. This alarm clock works with both the iPod Touch and iPhone. It includes a CD player, and is designed to be placed beside your bed as a clock/alarm. In case you do not always have your iPod on its dock, the Sony has a tray that slides into the unit for a sleek look even without your iPod attached.

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Best iPod Touch Speakers – April 2010

$0-50 iPod Speaker

Cyber Acoustics Portable iPod Speaker

$50-150 iPod Speaker

Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2

$150+ iPod Speaker

Bose Sounddock 10

iPod Compatible Clock Radio

Philips DC 315/37 iPod & iPhone Clock Radio

Best iPod Touch Speakers – Christmas 2009

$0-50 iPod Speaker

Cyber Acoustics Portable iPod Speaker

$50-150 iPod Speaker

Altec Lansing inMotion iMT620

$150+ iPod Speaker

Bose Sounddock Series II

iPod Compatible Clock Radio

Sony ICFCD3IP CD Clock Radio